Senior Quantum Physicist — Superconducting Qubits Expert

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, invites a Senior Quantum Physicist to join a cutting-edge R&D team. You will design, fabricate, and optimize superconducting qubits, work with cryogenic systems, and drive experiments on coherence and entanglement.

You hold a PhD and 5+ years in experimental quantum computing, with hands-on microwave and RF expertise. You will publish findings and collaborate across disciplines while advancing scalable quantum technologies.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field with a specialization in quantum computing or condensed matter physics.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral research experience in experimental quantum computing, with a strong emphasis on superconducting circuits.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, fabricating, and testing superconducting qubits (e.g., transmon, fluxonium).
• Proficiency in microwave techniques, RF signal generation and measurement, and RF circuit design.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and characterize superconducting qubits and associated control electronics.
• Develop and implement advanced experimental techniques for measuring qubit performance, including coherence times (T1, T2), gate fidelities, and entanglement fidelity.
• Analyze experimental data using sophisticated statistical and theoretical methods.
• Collaborate with theoretical physicists and engineers to model qubit behavior and optimize device performance.
• Maintain and operate cryogenic systems (dilution refrigerators) and associated microwave measurement setups.
• Contribute to the development of quantum algorithms and error correction codes relevant to superconducting platforms.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in quantum computing and condensed matter physics.
• Prepare research findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microwave techniques

RF signal generation

RF circuit design

Cryogenics

Job description

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, invites a Senior Quantum Physicist to join a cutting-edge R&D team. You will design, fabricate, and optimize superconducting qubits, work with cryogenic systems, and drive experiments on coherence and entanglement.

You hold a PhD and 5+ years in experimental quantum computing, with hands-on microwave and RF expertise. You will publish findings and collaborate across disciplines while advancing scalable quantum technologies.